Inter's Hakan Calhanoglu to Miss Key Serie A Clash Against Roma Due to Thigh Injury
Inter Milan will face a challenge in their upcoming Serie A showdown against Roma without midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, who has sustained a right thigh strain. The 32-year-old missed the thrilling 5-3 victory over Udinese due to the injury and is expected to be sidelined for Saturday's crucial match at the Stadio Olimpico.
Key Player Sidelined Before Important Encounter
The injury forced Calhanoglu out of action during Monday's intense game against Udinese. Before this setback, he had scored in Inter's first two league matches against Monza and Cagliari and played in Champions League fixtures against Napoli and Real Madrid. His absence means Inter will lose a significant creative force as both teams enter the clash undefeated after four rounds of Serie A matches.
Medical Update Confirms Muscle Strain
Inter Milan provided an official update after thorough medical scans conducted at the Istituto Clinico Humanitas in Rozzano. The club confirmed that Calhanoglu suffers from an adductor muscle strain in his right thigh, and his condition will be monitored over the next few days.
Reports across Italy suggest this injury rules him out of the high-stakes game against Roma on Saturday.
Historic Rivalry Intensifies
This meeting between two flawless teams in the Serie A marks the first time since October 2014 that sides with perfect records face off so deep into the season. Gian Piero Gasperini's squad leads on goal difference, boasting 12 goals scored and just one conceded in four games. Despite this, Inter holds a psychological advantage, having won their last five league trips to the Olimpico with a combined score of 11-2.
Looking Ahead: International Break Looms
The Saturday encounter is the biggest test for both sides before Serie A pauses for the international break. Roma aims to secure a rare fifth straight win to start their campaign, while Inter wants to maintain dominance on Roman soil. Attention will also turn to Calhanoglu's situation ahead of important Nations League fixtures involving Turkey against France, Italy, and Belgium.
- Match: Roma vs Inter
- Date & Time: 19 September 2026, 19:00
- Competition: Serie A
